Kaitlyn has had an okay day today. This evening she had an episode where it seemed as though she stopped breathing but we were able to stimulate her and get her going on her own again. It wasn't nearly as bad as the episodes in the hospital, thank goodness, but they could happen at any time. We pray that we have more time with her but that when the time does come, that she will be comfortable and surrounded by love here at home.
Today Kaitlyn received a beautiful shawl from Community United Methodist Church in Crofton, MD. Thank you Shawl Ministry, it really meant a lot to us and was a very nice surprise.
In the letter it said this...
May God's grace be upon this shawl...
Warming, comforting, enfolding and embracing.
May this mantle be a safe haven...
A sacred place of security and well-being...
Sustaining and embracing in good times as well as difficult ones.
As you receive this shawl, may you be cradled in hope, kept in joy, graced with peace, and wrapped in love.
Blessed Be!
With Love to Kaitlyn and her parents,
The Shawl Ministry
I also want to say a special thank you to everyone who has contributed to Kaitlyn's Fund over the past number of months. I apologize for not getting individual thank you notes out to everyone in a timely manner- things have been a little crazy around here. We do want to let you know how much we appreciate it and it has really helped lift the financial burden for us so that we can focus on meeting Kaitlyn's needs.
Thank you also to many of Chip's fellow associates at work for bringing us some delicious dinners for the next few days so that we don't have to worry about fixing meals! You are all so thoughtful and caring. It means so much to us to have that kind of support.
Another thing I want to mention is just how amazing Kaitlyn's cousin, Makayla is. She came over yesterday just to spend some time with Kaitlyn and while Kaitlyn was napping, Makayla got her knitting supplies out. I've known that Makayla likes to knit but when I asked her what she was making, I was so moved.
She said that she is knitting sweaters for stillborn babies. I can't even begin to tell you how proud I am of her. She is such an amazing young woman. What a blessing she is.
I often find really great prayers and bible versus from God's Inspirational Promise Book, by Max Lucado, here is one that I like today.
Father, you promised that there would be faith and strength and hope to meet life's problems. Father, give that strength to those whose anxieties have buried their dreams, whose illnesses have hospitalized their hopes, whose burdens are bigger than their shoulders.
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| Afternoon snooze |
Today Kaitlyn received a beautiful shawl from Community United Methodist Church in Crofton, MD. Thank you Shawl Ministry, it really meant a lot to us and was a very nice surprise.
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| Special Shawl |
In the letter it said this...
May God's grace be upon this shawl...
Warming, comforting, enfolding and embracing.
May this mantle be a safe haven...
A sacred place of security and well-being...
Sustaining and embracing in good times as well as difficult ones.
As you receive this shawl, may you be cradled in hope, kept in joy, graced with peace, and wrapped in love.
Blessed Be!
With Love to Kaitlyn and her parents,
The Shawl Ministry
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| Yesterday- I spy a smile! |
I also want to say a special thank you to everyone who has contributed to Kaitlyn's Fund over the past number of months. I apologize for not getting individual thank you notes out to everyone in a timely manner- things have been a little crazy around here. We do want to let you know how much we appreciate it and it has really helped lift the financial burden for us so that we can focus on meeting Kaitlyn's needs.
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| Yesterday- Daddy time |
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| Girl time |
Another thing I want to mention is just how amazing Kaitlyn's cousin, Makayla is. She came over yesterday just to spend some time with Kaitlyn and while Kaitlyn was napping, Makayla got her knitting supplies out. I've known that Makayla likes to knit but when I asked her what she was making, I was so moved.
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| Amazing Makayla! |
She said that she is knitting sweaters for stillborn babies. I can't even begin to tell you how proud I am of her. She is such an amazing young woman. What a blessing she is.
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| Balloons! |
I often find really great prayers and bible versus from God's Inspirational Promise Book, by Max Lucado, here is one that I like today.
Father, you promised that there would be faith and strength and hope to meet life's problems. Father, give that strength to those whose anxieties have buried their dreams, whose illnesses have hospitalized their hopes, whose burdens are bigger than their shoulders.
You are all such an inspiration to me and so many others. Keep leaning on God, He will carry you through this. I would love to help in any way you need, even if its just bringing you all some food :) Please let me know if there is something specific you need!
ReplyDeletePraying, praying for peace and comfort. Thank you for sharing your journey. E. Shelton, Stanley, NC
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